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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
MARY FLETCHER HOSPITAL.
The Directors Decide to Erect IA New
Ward and Other buildings

At meeting of the directors of the Mary
Fletcher hospital Monday afternoon it
was decided to build a new ward, an oper-
ating room and an isolated hut, and to
begin operations Immediately. The ward
will be built at the southeast corner of the
hospital, and will be about the same size
as the present ward at the southwest cor
ner, to which it shall be parallel with
some distance between them. 1t will be
of brick and Will accommodate II beds
1t will be the female ward, while the old
one which has 10 beds will be the male
ward. Between the two wards and con
nected with the hospital will be
erected a small operating room to
be used when the amphitheatre is
not occupied for clinics, which
will obviate some of the unpleasant fea-
lures of the present arrangement. Now
when there are no clinics the operating is
fire quently done in the ward to the detri-
ment of other patients. Occasionally a con
tagious disease is developed among the pa
tents and TO provide for this emergency
small structure will be built some dis
lance to the rear of the hospital The
ward and operating room will be OF brick
and 1t is expected that the total outlay
Will be about $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY.


WASHINGTON, March THE signal ser
vice is likely to be sadly pinched by the
failure of the general deficiency appropri-
alton bill. The deficiency estimates for
this service aggregated $23, 40 a large part
of the total being estimated for transpor
taton and mileage. The estimate for
transportation of men and baggage, etc,
was small item, amounting to but $3.50
but the failure of Congress to appropriate
that sum will cause much embarrassment,
for according to the statement of the chief
signal officer it is now impossible to move
a man, even to discharge or re-enllst him,
or to replace those who are dead or danger
ously i'll. The term of service of num-
Der of the men has expired but they must
be retained in the corps from lack of
money to send them to their homes. The
most serious consequence of the failure of
the bill, perhaps, will be the discon-
tinuance of storm warnings, cold
waves, etc, at II number of important
points, owing to the failure of the item
appropriating SIS, 600 for telegraphing and
reporting these warnings. So nearly eX-
hausted is the sum now available for this
purpose that a heavy cut must be made in
the service at a very early day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
PlattsburGh's Woman Hanging.

From the.Platts burgh Republican,
The press in summing up executions Of
female murderers in the State of New
York strangely overlook the case Of Peggy
Facto who was publicly hung in Platts-
burgh on the 18th of March, 1925, for the
murder of her infant child. The murder
was very cruel one, the infant being
strangled by string and the body thrown
into the fire, where it was partially con
sumed, and the remains were afterward
concealed under a pile of rubbish in the
woods, where they were found and
dragged out by dogs, and the murder
thus discovered. She was tried in Jan
uary and executed in the following March
on the arsenal lot on Broad street, she be-
ing escorted from the jail to the gallows
by procession headed by a band play
ing plaintive tune" as a report publish
ed at the time says.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
CATTLE DISEASE.



To the Editor of the Free Press
AS amatter of general interest to the
farmers and cattle dealers of Vermont
send You the following extract from a
private letter of March 3D., from A. w.
CheeVer, secretary of the Massachusetts
cattle commission Eve have had a
busy time of it for few days hunting
for dangerous cattle, and dealers and
farmers are put to much inconvenience,
but we see no better way than to try to
keep cattle where they are till we can see
what we have to contend with. Don't
send any cattle to our markets just vet
from your State. 1t is doubtful if there
will be another store cattle market for
some weeks Considering the nearness
of the disease, and the former free move
ment of cattle between the State, would
suggest the propriety of the appointment
by the governor of the commission for
our State, which the law empowers him
to do, which could cooperate with the
Massachusetts, commission, and be ready
to meet without delay any trouble which
may arise in our own State, from this or
any other source of cOntagiOn.
| remain
Yours truly
O. NJ. TINKHAM.
North Pomfret, March 3, 1887.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
Discussion of the Plan Among the Stu
dents-The Meeting Monday.

Discussion of the Plan Among the Stu
dents-The Meeting Monday.
The matter of conference committee
has been a subject of much discussion
among the students of the University
during the past few days. Most seemed
to feel that step was being taken in the
right direction, but that the plan as pro-
posed had some imperfections. Some
thought that if the plan is carried for
ward as it now exists, it will be of no
special advantage others, that it can not
help but bring about better feeling be-
tween students and faculty: and others
still, that it should be modified in several
particulars before it is adopted. The
matter did not come before the students
as body until Monday, when special
college meeting was called to discuss it,
Most of the students attended this meet
ing, and all took great interest in the dis
cuSslon OF the question. In the first part
of the meeting the motion was made not
to adopt the plan proposed. This
motion was lost. 1t was thought by
many If the motion had been to
accept it, that this also would
have been lost, on account of the alleged
lmperfections in the plan as it now stands.
Inc matter was very generally discussed,
ana much earneStneSS manifested by the
speakers but after discussion of abOat
an hour, the meeting Adjourned, no detn-
lite conclusion having been reached 1t
seems probable now that it will be left to
the classes, and, if each class decides to
accept the plan, it will be carried forward.
1t will not be out of place to say that the
speech of ShO Nemoto, 80, was received
with rounds of applause; such as.has not
been heard at the University for many
day: He is certainly loyal to this country,
L. V. NJ, ana faculty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
THE UNITED STATES MINISTER TO
ENGLAND.
Resolutions of Irishmen Requesting his
Recall.

MANCHESTER, n. H.. March AT a
meeting Saturday evening in honor of the
birth of Robert Emmett the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whcrcde, 1t is the open declaration Of Hon.
William f.. & adStOne, the true friend of jus
tce to Ireland THAI our present minister to
the Court of st. james has neither sympathy
for the Irish ptO de m their and light Tor
liberty nor does he represent the feelings and
sentiment of the American people toward
that dOwn-trodden nation; therefore, be it
ReS0lred, That we, as lrishmen and Irish
Americans, request the administration to re
call Mr.. Phelps as minister to Eng and, and
we urge the appointment of II man who Will
do Justice to the cause and race we represent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

WAsHINGToN, March The United
States Supreme Court to-day decided in
the case of Frederick Hopl in
dicted and tried in the District
Court of Utah in December, 1880, for
murder. He has been four times con
victed of murder in the first degree and
the judgment of death pronounced against
him was three times reversed by this
court, The case came here the fourth
time on writ of error. The judgment of
the lower court is now affirmed. Opinion
by Justice Field.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
THE ST. LAWRENCE DAMNED UP.
The Floods will Cause Great Destruction
in Both Countries.

OTTAWA, March THE ice jam in the
st. Lawrence river continues, extending
from an island below Morrsburg to a
point 10 miles up the river. The destruc-
ton and loss created by the floods
on both tn e American and Canadian sides
will be enormous. Major Anderson, chief
engineer of the marine department has
gone to the scene with the object of adopt
The ice forms barrier near the island,
almost completely blocking the river. The
water in the flooded district is nine feet
above high water mark.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Pensions hav,
been granted to Vermonters as follows
Santware, original, Rutland Sey
mour \. Fisk, restoration and reissue
Barton; William Bates, restoration, St.
Adams Bay John A. Smith, Jr., increase
Braintree Rufus NJ, Pray, reissue, South
Woodbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

BERLIN, March Gen. Bronsart Won
Schellendorff, minister of wal, introduced
the septennate bill in the Reichstag to-
day. Herr Singer on behalf of the social
lists condemned the bill on account of the
great financial burden it imposed upon
the people. 1t was agreed to take the sec
ond reading at the plenary sitting The
first reading of the budget will take place
tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
LYNCH LAW.
A Mississippi Crowd Take Negro and
lynch Him for Murder.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March IA special
from Winona, Miss, says: Alexander
Crawford, the negro murderer was taken
from the Jail by an immense crowd of en-
ragged citizens to-day and was hanged
near the town. He made "a desperate
fight in the cell against the crowd but
was finally overpowered. His victim was
Vic. Losgins, prominent merchant of
Winona, whom he killed Feb 2S
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March THE press
men who joined the printers strike Friday
last returned to the several Offices to-day
The back of the Typographical union is
practically broken, and the Old men are
beginning to seek their former places.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

WASHINGTON, March "A circular has
been issued by the treasury department
to the holders of trade dollars concerning
their redemption. According to this cir
cular trade dollars will be redeemed at
the treasury and sub-treasuries of the
United States in the order in which APP
plcations for redemption are made, owing
to lack of storage room. Applications
must be made prior to Aug. l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
The Supreme Court Decides in Favor of
the drummer"

WAsHINGToN, March Two decisions
were given by the United States Supreme
Court against the laws of Tennessee and
Maryland which taxes "drummers" on
the grounC that it was a tax on interstate
commerce over which the State had no
jurisdiction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
Death of Missionary Rowland.

BosToN March 4-Rev. w, S. Rowland
a missionary of the A. b. c. f. NJ in Ma,
dura, India, died of fever at Auburndale
this evening, ~ hours after the death of
his wife from pleuro- pneumonia. Two of
the children are now very i'll with fever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
The Mexican Marauders Turned Over to
the American Authorities.

Los ANGELES, Cal, March Cen.
Miles last night received telegram from
Capt. Lawton stating that the troops were
encamped near Nogales but that he an
ticipated no trouble. The Mexican au-
thorities regret the outrage committed by
Lieut.. Guitterez and the four Mexican
soldiers and have arrested all the Offend
ers but one, and turned them over to the
american civil authorities
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

LONDON, March "A widespread nihilist
plot has been discovered in Finland,
Numerous students and artisans have
been arrested in Uleaborg and Ado IN con-
nection with the conspiracy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

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GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, 25c,
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions, csc.
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Vermont PostIuistress,

WAsHINGToN, March The postmas-
ter-general to day appointed Johannah
Barrow postmistress at Richmond.
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Train SO Hours Late.

MONTREAL, March THE Hemmng
ford train on the Grand Trunk railway
due here at $50 this morning is not eX-
pected to arrive this evening being block
ed with snow. On the Canadian Pacific
railway, the western train due here yes
terday is expected to arrive to morrow
morning. Trains which arrived to day
were all late.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

LONDON, March Col, Rod, an Eng
fish manager of lead mines in Corsica, has
been murdered by miners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11
Waterbury Heard From.

WATERBURY,, March IA foot of snow
fell yesterday and last night making
seven feet in the woods and suspending
numbering operations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-03-11

QUEBEC, March THE railroads are
again blocked by the snow. Saturday S
mail from the West had not arrived at
noon to-day
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THE STORM.
Trouble on the Ogdensburg Road-Delay
on the Missisquoi Road

Oh Inc MissisUuOi TOAD.
ST. ALBANs, March THE Ogdensburg
road had some trouble with snow on Sun
day. All the way from Ellenburgh to
Houses Point the track was badly drifted,
and men were at work all day with shov.
els and snow plows, trying to clear the
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Wichita eagle., 1887-04-05

Mound City, for participation In the Marais
des Cygnes massacre. at the Trading Post
in Linn s,unty. He was found guilty and
sentenced, if my memory is not at fault,
by Judge Valentine. The culprit was ex-
ecuted by the well known Asa Hairgrove,
then sheriff of Linn county, and who was
one of the few victims of the massacre
that survived his wounds on that bloody
May morning of 1853, where the evolves
of the border feasted and fled" The
other case was that Of Scott Holderman,
sentenced in the district court Of Linn
county by Judge D. P. Lowe, for the
murder of an old man. q stranger. in 8
ravine near the scene of the Marias des
Cygnes massacre, in 1866. He was ex-
ecuted in the Jail yard at Lawrence. by the
sheriff of Linn county. in 1857. His
partner in the crime, Foster, was taken
from the sheriff, Captain David Goss. by
the old Centerville Vigilance Committee, at
Saddler's Crossing Oh Big Sugar. and hung
to tree by the roadside These are not
pleasant memories to write or read about,
but while the facts are being collected for
the truth of our states history, let us pick
up all of them. Yours &c,
THYO
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-05
HIGH OLD SATISFACTION.

The Capital notes with pleasure the
many kind words in the Kansas press re
iaiive 10 Topeka's unparalleled growth
and prosperity. We observe with equa
satisfaction that all Of our Kansas towns
are booming ahead making rapid strides
toward fame and fortune.-Topeka Capital.
Yes, your satisfaction over the prosperity
of other Kansas towns is SO intense that ii
IS liable to put you to bed. la the issue
containing The above the Capital CON
tains quite long article on the
Missouri, Kansas g. Southwestern
railroad enterprise-which road may or
may not touch TopekB-wlth which enter
prise Wichita was the very first city in the
state to Identify ITSELF and some of the
prominent directors of which live in Wich
ita, and whose names as directors the editor
OF the EAGLE had the honor of suggesting.
yet the Capital in its half column interview
with L. NJ. Conklin never mentions Wichi
h once
The same paper in the same issue, and In
the same column. IN an article on the ex-
tension OF the Rock Island south tells how
the road in progressing through Sumner
county but does not mention Wichita al
though the road is to reach us by July, and
though the Rock Island has invested
more money in Wichita real estate than in
ToDeka
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-05
SHE WILL BE A DAISY.

The 81. Joe Daily Herald of last Sstur
dav. contains seven editorial articles or
w chita aud the EAGLE. in one of which is
quoted the delectable letter of Sam Nave.
That paper flies all TO pieces. In one col
umn she deplores the EAGLR's English rs
she is wrote" and in the next column, over
and again, refers to the editor of the EAGLE
Is ''Br. Barsh Burdock." The EAGLES
English may not have been up to the
standard of Richard Grant White, it. how
over, didn't get down to slang.
The Herald is charged nothing for the
information that Kansas people did not
learn their English from Missouri editors.
noryet their business methods of Nave. Nc
Cord & Co. As for an instance Of the
marked difference between the Missouri
and the Kansas way of doing things. we
cite that of town building Missouri built
st. Joe and Kansas built Kansas CITY. And
ksusas is building Wichita after her own
pattern, and on her own soil. and she will
be daisy
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-05
ANOTHER LIAR AT LARGE.

In Wichita they have but few streets ant
their gas and water pipes are only in lh'
center of the town 1t is doubtful if ther'
are $40, 900 worth of public improvement
in the town. They have no public build
iDgs; | know of no factory in the place
and doubt if there is building in tht
town that cost S25. 900. Coal is high
Yet here in Louisville | today pay onl,
$3l a foot for land that lies near the center
in the city. In Wichita would have haC
to pay much more for land two miles from
the center. Looking at only the business
aspect of the case, there is no better paying
investment than the purchase of real estate
in Louisville think that the new inter
est That has awakened in realty in the
large cities will Iivert attention from the
mushroom towns increasing prices in the
former and decreasing them in places
where investments are merely discount on
the future"
1t would seem that the whole world had,
through jealousy or a contemplate envy
cOnspired to lie about Wichita. And the
more ancient the town, the more antiquated
the paper. the bigger the lie
The above extract appears in the Louis
vile Courier Journal as the substance of an
interview of man who claims to have
Travelled all over the west, including New
Mexico, during the past winter. For
looseness of language and utter disregard
OF facts commend us to the liar whose
home is in some mossgrown town of the
last century. If the author of the above
I'd star ted out with predetermined and
stuffed effort at misrepresentation he could
not have gone farther In short, so far as
Wichita is concerned no denial much less
explanation is needed Wichita with her
more miles of sss mains, more miles of
water mains. more miles of street railway
and greater number of electric lights than
Louisville ever had and with her beauti-
ful churches and her nine public school
buildings, the latter alone costing five times
the amount named by the Courier Journal.
with her energetic people, splendid climate
and in the midst of the most magnificent
agricultural valley in the known world,
simply bids defiance 10 the world of liars,
inclu ding those of poor old st. Joe of Mis-
souri, and forgotten Louisville of Ken
tucky
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-05
LET IT REST.


Mr.. Murdock is having hard work con
vincing the Kansas Republican papers tina.
he would not make good successor te
Governor Martin. The people of Wichits
are equally difficult to convince and. in
fact, if we must have a Republican the
Beacon knows of none who would better
fill the executive chair Mr. Murdock
should yield in Difference to the people of
his section and show what manner OF men
Wichita produces
Aye, neighbor, there's the rub. To
make spectacle of ones self and before
the whole world, as governors are wont to
dc, and such spectacle. Better, far bet
ter, our present obscurity and Wichitas
gentle boom, than the faring trumpets 8
"hail to the chief" and ourself as the in
significant tail end of the procession, with
a collar incribed governor by the grace
of party" dangling from our neck. And,
then, Wichita might not be 80 proud of
her production in the costly fact as in the
cheap imagination. The governor boom
for us has had its little day. Let it rest.